In a recent video for Vogue, Olivia Rodrigo steps into the kitchen with a dish that many Filipinos would recognize instantly. Chicken lumpia, crisp and golden, tied to family gatherings and familiar flavors. Olivia describes the dish as comforting and indulgent, recalling how her grandmother prepared it for holidays. 

Her version leans on pantry staples and fresh aromatics. The filling begins with ground chicken, combined with finely chopped carrots, onions, and garlic. Seasoning is simple: salt, pepper, and a mix of herbs that includes parsley and finished with a touch of sesame oil and bound with egg. The mixture is spooned onto lumpia wrappers, rolled tightly, then fried until crisp. 

Alongside the frying pan, Olivia prepares a drink that mirrors the dish’s balance of flavors. Her go-to is a Paloma, traditionally made with tequila and grapefruit soda, but here sharpened with calamansi.

She describes the fruit as small and tart, adding a distinctly Filipino note to the cocktail.

The pairing works intuitively. The acidity cuts through the oil of the fried lumpia, while the drink’s light bitterness complements the savory filling.

The video arrives at a moment when Filipino cuisine continues to gain visibility on global platforms. Olivia’s ode here adds a different layer, not as a chef, but as someone reconnecting with heritage through everyday cooking.

She admits to being heavy-handed in the kitchen, joking about over-seasoning. In the video, there’s no real measuring. She just puts it together, which gives an authentic, honest feel to the video. Fans will be delighted.